Andrea Maxwell, LPC

Andrea Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people and families facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Andrea also works with clients managing bipolar disorder, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and life changes, and she has additional focus on adoption and foster care, family of origin issues, and family problems.

Andrea practices from a person-centered perspective, approaching each client as the expert on their own life while offering guidance that promotes self-discovery and self-acceptance. She often blends client-centered methods with evidence-based techniques to help clients identify strengths and create treatment plans that move toward their goals. Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies and building resilience so clients can regain perspective and pursue meaningful change.

Andrea aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported in setting and achieving their objectives. She tailors her approach to each individual or family, helping them work toward healing, improved functioning, and a clearer sense of direction.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Andrea draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience and values at the center of the work, creating a supportive space where individuals and families explore their goals and strengths. This approach helps with self-acceptance, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and finding direction after major life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and coping with stress by teaching practical skills that can be used between sessions.

When trauma is a central concern, Andrea may integrate trauma-focused strategies to address the effects of past harm and support recovery. These approaches aim to reduce symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and to build safety and coping skills in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods as progress is made so therapy remains responsive and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care from licensed professionals. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support with greater scheduling flexibility and reduced travel time. These options make it easier to attend sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and fit therapy into busy lives.